Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:, MVNDI:15'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA .:. 1522'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_360

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Mvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva . Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Vilnius single round coin occupies center image showing worn raised designs textured surface coin metallic shades silver gray darker tarnished areas features central embossed double-headed bird motif surrounded decorative circular border rim.